Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Stop

It's always so hard just to choose one song from Ryan Adams. I think he's probably my favorite artist. Here's one for today, called Stop. It always initially grabs me because of the piano, but when I sit and listen to the lyrics, I feel my soul relate. This song's lyrics are so tough, so true. I think we all struggle at times with doing the right thing, and sometimes the answer is so simple. But we are not alone in this life struggle, we can "call in the backups." The last section of this song says it so beautifully: "There is a darkness and there is a light and there is a choice. For a balance to be made every night, a weakness must be found. If you want it to stop, [then] stop.

I know a sickness so ancient and crossNo crucifix could ever fix enoughIn the basement of a churchThese people, they talkThere is a line that must be walkedIf you wanna make it stop, then stop

I know a place where the future is deniedI know a hand that twitches insideFor some of us the glass is filled with lightsBut if the honey makes you sickHoney, there is a line that must be walkedIf you wanna make it stop, then stop, stop

Slow down, You don't have to talkLie down, breathe, stopSlow down, It's not your faultLook around, There's so many of usSo many of usYou are not alone ever, ever, everStop

Call in the backup and the backup comesNobody can help you if you won'tInside your chest your heart is just hurtBehind your eyes, a need replaced, a want

I know a sickness so ancient and crossA crucifix can never fix enoughI know a past when the future is lostI know a line that must be walked

There is a darkness and there is a lightAnd there is a choice.For a balance to be made every nightA weakness must be foundIf you want it to stop, stop,Stop.